One other shift knob question. Did you get the brass insert? I'm wondering whether that's really necessary or not?

More on topic though, how are you liking you new audio setup so far? I listen to a lot of music, but I'm not really an audiophile. Thus, the stock system has been adequate for now. I have considered some audio upgrades though and some more thoughts and opinions may sway me.

I got the brass insert, it has a much lower chance of stripping. Not an absolute necessity though. To answer your other question, I love the quality of the sound that now comes from my upgraded system. I am not an extreme audiophile, just like well balanced quality music. I think for less than $2K you can assemble an excellent sounding system with carefull shopping. Drop me a PM if you need any help finding good deals.

So I'm an extreme audiophile but in the case of my new STi Wagon, cargo space is king. How hard do you push that sub? I LOVE the idea of the sub integrating into the interior panels. I loathe the idea of tossing a big box in the cargo area but I have to have RICH low-ends.

So I'm an extreme audiophile but in the case of my new STi Wagon, cargo space is king. How hard do you push that sub? I LOVE the idea of the sub integrating into the interior panels. I loathe the idea of tossing a big box in the cargo area but I have to have RICH low-ends.

check out various 8 inch subs, smaller cone area allows for better bass control (as long as you feed them enough power). Can't go wrong with a sundown SA-8 v2 or a JL Audio 8w3. you said you have a hatch, depending on your budget you could have someone fiberglass an enclosure (ported cause no one likes lacking the real lows) and you can hide the amp behind one of the rear wheel wells under the styrofoam. The amps guna have to be smaller, but i'm sure you could find a mono or even a 2 channel that'll put out over 600 watts at 2 ohms that'll fit there

check out various 8 inch subs, smaller cone area allows for better bass control (as long as you feed them enough power). Can't go wrong with a sundown SA-8 v2 or a JL Audio 8w3. you said you have a hatch, depending on your budget you could have someone fiberglass an enclosure (ported cause no one likes lacking the real lows) and you can hide the amp behind one of the rear wheel wells under the styrofoam. The amps guna have to be smaller, but i'm sure you could find a mono or even a 2 channel that'll put out over 600 watts at 2 ohms that'll fit there

Are there any photos of this wheel well area? Sounds extreme. Maybe I should just bolt it onto the bottom of the gas tank? :P

i don't have a picture of it one me right now, just take out the hatch floor cover, pull out the styrofoam piece on the side, that's the area i'm talking about. the gas tank is under the rear seat from what i could tell when i had the car apart. and the amp isn't exactly 100% sealed off. i cut out the styrofoam so it can vent into the spare tire area and around the amp there's probably ~2 inches of ventilation. it's by no means roomy, and the amp isn't sitting flat its on an angle. but i drive a lttle over an hour to work and with it at like 75% volume its only warm to the touch when i get here. its a class D however

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